We are open today from 9:30 am to 5 pm.

BE ADVISED: On Saturday, October 3, the LA Memorial Coliseum will host the USC vs. Washington football game. Kickoff is at 4:30 pm. This event will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding in the area due to street closures. Please consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

BE ADVISED: Due to a heat advisory, Spider Pavilion will be closed today (October 3) and Sunday, October 4. For questions or to reschedule your visit, please email info@nhm.org.

NHM Field Trip Booking Form

FIELD TRIPS AT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | 2026–2027 School Year


The Natural History Museum provides field trips to qualifying CA Pre-K – 12 school groups of 10 or more students at no cost! (Note: some add-on experiences come at additional cost) Please submit this field trip booking form at least three weeks in advance of your visit.
 

Reservations for Fall 2026 (August 15–December 31, 2026) is now open for booking. *Please note: The first Monday of every month (October - June) is Sensory Friendly Field Trip Day.

Before making a reservation please read our Field Trip FAQs. To reschedule a visit you’ve already booked or ask a question about your visit, please contact us at 213.763.DINO or info@nhm.org.

I would like to

Based on the information you provided, it looks like your group does not qualify for a free school field trip to the Natural History Museum. There are many other ways to visit the Museum for free! View our Museum Free Hours & Admission to learn more.  

 

Are you a Homeschool student or parent? Learn more about our free Homeschool Days at the Natural History Museum.

 

Why don’t I qualify? The Natural History Museum provides free field trips to CA accredited Pre-K - 12 public or private school groups of 10 or more students that provide academic instruction to students on a school site at least three days a week. Questions? Contact us at 213.763.DINO or info@nhm.org.